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LoladeCA:
Please house I need your advice... I stated on my DS -160 that my sister will be my sponsor but I'm planing on going to the embassy with her company's statement of account. Please I want to know if there won't be any problem with this and if there is batter way to go about it.
Secondly, I made a mistake on my ds 160, I stated a wrong "place of birth", the place of birth on my passport is Abeokuta but I mistakenly stated isolo. Please let me know if this will be a problem and if there is anything I can do about it. Help a sister out e da kun.. Thanks for your quick response.


Please house answer this

please who can help this person on this, I as well do have similar issues with the first paragraph, thanks all

paulbets:
This could be a problem.
Quickly send email to your school dso to be sure that your sevis is active.
If your sevis is not active, they will have to create a new sevis account and generate new ID for you. And probably you will have to pay another sevis fee and possibly get another I-20.
Anyhow, contact them sharply. It is a big deal

how long does it takes sevis fee to expire, how would you know if it has expired or not

Thanks so much, I appreciate you Triniti and gentlebullet, for your swift responses, pieces of advice, useful information, I'm grateful, I now have sufficient knowledge to take through my trip, thanks a lot

gentlebullet:
Good day OP, let me also make this little contribution........

1. There is no "Best" transport coy on the Lagos - Accra route. ABC, Chisco, Cross Country. Efex, Young Shall Grow, GUO, King Solomon's Chariots, Tudu Bmw, Circle sienna, etc Just pray that anyone you decide to board will be "best" for you that day because situations on the road changes everyday. if u board any of the registered coy, they will take care of passport stamping at the borders( mind u,there is an extra charge if your Passport is virgin). if you have time, you can still get vaccination card at Port health, MMIA the building before the toll gate, its #1000 or you pay the transport coy #500 and Ghc5 when returning.

2. Since you mentioned you will be attending an ICT training, you will probably be traveling with your laptop. pls make sure your system is clean of any fraudulent material, cos Ghana security operatives have started searching devices of young Nigerians right from Aflao, Dabala and Sogakope barriers since naija yahoo boys dey enter anyhow and refuse to use their senses.... many of them dey Nsawam right now.

3. You can search for hotels close to the venue of the said training and make reservations online( if the invitation excludes accommodation).

4. As at this morning the exchange rate in Hilla-codji (benin/togo border) is #1000 = Ghc12.40. its advisable to change money at Hilla-codji cos they often give better price if you know how to negotiate. the more you get closer to Accra, the less you get on your exchange. hold correct cash oooo Ghana is expensive!

Finally, make sure you make Nigeria proud in Accra both in the training and in extra-curriculum activities...Lol there are lots of fun to catch in Accra and pls if you like babes wella, not all the girls on the street of Accra are Ghanaians o naija gals don take over claiming land owners. so look out for the backside and the accent before you fall mugu

thanks thanks so much for your time

Teaser0904:
My transcripts goes thus:First interview may3 I was interview by a fair lady like that.

Vo:Pass me your document
Me:I passed it

Vo:Tell me where you are going to
Me:California state#looking like mumu

Vo:To do what
Me:To study pre nursing #fuvk up number.Instead of me to say to study bsn but starting as pre nursing.

Vo:Why california state uni
Me:I......hmmm.i......m..mmmmm i was like in my mind last last village follow me come here

Vo:Can you repeat that
Me:I forgot what i wanted to say,just stammering

Vo:Why pre nursing
Me:To eradicate disease hahaahh imagine that.Seriously at that moment i knew i bleeped up big time.

Vo:*fed up.Just vex ask me you are not qualify for visa bla bla bla bla
Me:carried my document jeje begin swear for village people as i dey go out.

Second interview june1
Was interviewed by a white man like that,he should be around 45 to 50 years.

Me:Goodmorning sir
Vo:With smile goodmorning and asked for my document.I passed it

Vo:You are going to california state uni fresno
Me:I said yes

Vo:To do what?
Me:Was bold this time around:Going to california to study bsn but i am starting as prenursing.

Vo:why cali?
Me:I choose california state uni also know as fresno state cos of the excellent qualities of the tecnological skills and unique facilities which the school*vo cut in technological skills?i said yes.He said how will it help me.Na,so i no remember wetin i go talk oo.#i be like devil you are a liar but i know i bleeped up.

Vo:Why nursing?
Me:I'm going for nursing because i always want to involve my self in a career where i can save lives and take care of people.After my i.t i volunteer to work with.......beca....stammering he cut in


Vo:what is your highest qualification?
Me:told him

Vo:what year to what year
Me:2011 to 2015

Vo:What have you been doing?
Me:working with so so and told him my duties.

Vo:Who is your sponsor
Me:my dad

Vo:what does he do
Me:business man bla bla bla

Next thing i heard was you are not qualify,i jejely waka and told myself i will not give up.I must collect this visa.I was so pained but i did not cry cos i know i had a dream that i was given a visa and my dream do come to pass lol.So i tried the third time and visa was approved after Ap.It was so fast,i couldnt believe when i saw visa issued the second day.So i bless God.Sharing the approved transcript later,my thumb hurts.


The third successful interview july20.
Entered the hall with a very big smile on my face,i prayed silently and wish myself goodluck.

I was interviewed by a white fine young guy with nice beard.

Vo:Goodmorning,how was your night?
Me:Goodmorning,my night was great and urs?he said fine and asked for my documents.

Vo:Why california state uni?
Me:I chose California state uni also know as fresno state because is a public research uni and its nursing program is ranked as the 24th by nurse journal in its america best nursing school.And also after realizing the excellent qualities of the tecnological skills and unique facilities the school has with which will provide me with the right academic and pratical tranings for a career in nursing.The school tecnological skills is top notch because its provides robotic patients with diff kind of aliments to student in order to treat actual or potential health problems.

Vo:Looking at the system,typing and nodding his head and asked me why what is my study plan.
Me:I am going to cali to study bsn but i am starting as pre nursing because i have to take perequisites courses where i will be having my academics and practical trainings in nursing.The program will last for 48months with a minimum of 121 semester units.I mentioned the courses as well and he was staring at me,smiling and i also smile back.At this moment i knew he will approve my visa.

Vo:Do you take any test?
Me:No,the school did not require for any.

Vo:What are the courses you will be taking
Me:Human anatomy,general chemistry bla bla bla

Vo:You were here twice with smile
Me:Smile yes

Vo:Is there anything i need to know about why you were denied

Me :I said the vos did the right thing cos i was not prepared,nervous and not bold enough to ans the questions asked.He murmured the word'nervous and smile again

Vo:What will this course do for you
Me:After my studies i am coming back to my father's land nigeria to make use of the acquired based knowlege to provide direct or indirect care to individuals,families,friends and the health sector in my country.I will also saves lives.He was impressed and smile.

Vo:When do you graduate and what year?
Me :2014 and went for my it in 2015

Vo:what school and what is your major.
Me:told him

Vo:Who is your sponsor
Me:my dad

Vo:What does he do
Me:he is a business man bla bla bal

Vo:Can i see his bank statement
Me:I gave him,he did not bother to check.Gave me a white paper and tick Ap.I collected and didnt wait to hear any story cos i know he will approved my visa.Thr second day which saturday21,saw visa issued when i tracked it and on monday i got my stamped passport.Everything was so fast.I bess the name lord for his mercy and favour.My people dont give up,keep trying till you get there.God bless nairaland.

congratulations, all your interviews Lagos or Abuja embassy[b]

francotorti:
Dear All,
It was a pleasure for me and my spouse visiting the beautiful city of Accra during Easter 2018.
Though its my first visit so i decided to go by road to enjoy the leisure of intersecting from border to border and seeing the faces of other African countries before arriving to Accra.

FINDINGS:
-Its wise if you are travelling with a particular transport company to also come back with same transport company. Do not travel with Cross-Country while going and decide to come back with ABC....you might be requested to pay additional 1000naira because Cross-Country usually use OWODE border when entering SEME while ABC don't use Owode and their stamp is different when applied to your passport.
-Wait till you arrive Ghana before buying a sim card because the one you buy at TOGO border might not be registered.

OBSERVATION:
-Do not change money on the way because there has been cases of Magic Money(They will give you an attractive rate and upon arrival to your destination, you might realized that your money is short or missing). Its very famous here in Lagos at Mutalla Mohammed International Airport.
-Eat what you are familiar with and drink mostly water or beer you are familiar with because your body system might not accept such meal.
-NIGERIA JELLOF RICE IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM GHANA JELLOF. here in 9ja we have the best jellof rice and best African meal.
-UBER is your best bet while moving around because its cheaper, safer and very conducive compared to passer-by taxi.
-LIGHT IS STEADY IN ACCRA but FUEL is like 500naira/ltr which makes rate of living quite expensive compared to Nigeria.
-ACCRA is a beautiful city.

RECOMMENDATION:
-For starters, its best if you make available hard currencies like Dollar, Euro or Pound because you might be loosing if you travel with only NAIRA.
-You can make hotel bookings online to Niagara Hotel.....its approximately 15,000/night
-I will recommend anyone travelling by road to use GUO transport. Those people have class, swag and move faster.
-If you cant afford GUO, i will recommend you use ABC transport.

COMMENT:
-I had a wonder stay, visited some nice areas like Independence Square, National Museum, Accra market, Shoprite, Beach, Cinema and lots more.
-I tried eating KFC and noticed their salad is wack and their rice taste different but their chicken is same recipe.

.......#GodBlessNigeria
.......#GodBlessAfricans
.......#OneAfrica.

do you paid extra fee for your international passport to stamped at the Togo, Benin Republic and Ghana borders

Triniti:
Just board Abc,Chisco,Guo or Young shall grow bus from mile 2, they will handle all that immigration stuff for you, I think the fares will not exceed 20k, the last time I traveled was 15k with passport and 17k for voters/national id. Go with any of these companies for maximum comfort on the road. I use ysg mostly because of their mini luxury bus, I can’t do long journey on a hummer bus.

thanks a lot very grateful for this huge info, but was your Int'L passport stamped at the Togo, Benin and Ghana point of entering do you need to pay extra fee for it at the boarder and secondly what that the issue of yellow fever vaccination card.

Hello everyone, I was invited for a 4 weeks training program by an ICT firm located in Ghana, I have not been to Ghana before, don't have sufficient knowledge of Ghana by road, those that know much and have good knowledge of Ghana as well those that travelled of recent to Ghana, l kindly need your help on the following information, is very urgent

1. the current transportation cost to Accra-Ghana and the best transportation company from Lagos.
2. do they stamp your passport and how much do they charge to stamp your international passport in Togolese, Benin Repub, and Ghana border point of entering.

Thanks in advance for sincere responses and contributions, I do really appreciate.

Ubah1:
I don't think that will create any suspicion. Salary change is nothing, as you are not the one sponsoring yourself. Am only concerned about the marriage part. So far, we have more people that got visa with single than married. So marriage doesn't serve as ties much again in USA embassy but it used to be. Things changes though. Just be sincere and pray for favour

do appreciate your response.

[b][/b]Nahum777

what of the sudden change in travel history to two west African countries in last 3 months against the plain virgin passport the applicant presented before at the Abuja embassy

secondly the school in US that gave the first admission has promised and had deffer the admission after the visa refusal, and had offer fresh admission the applicant is using the same school but new admission letter and new I-20 form. my question is what is the applicant chances of be granted visa?

@ Nahum777 & Ubah1, thanks

Pleeas I kindly need your advice, if an applicant was denied a visa, 2 months ago, but want to reapply in filling the new DS-160 form, his status has changed.like salary from 85k to 110k, from unmarried to married, has traveled to two neighbouring African countries, in an interval of 3 months, will this create suspicious tendencies at the embassy during visa interview by the vo. what your suggestions and recommendations. kindly help on this

@ Ubah1
Nahum777

smallvill:
Same thing with me bro, just try and take your time and go to dubai and then south africa, and next time i dont think they like when you say you have someone their, just say you are going for the holiday and you have booked hotel.

what of Ghana

Patrick2go:
Hello good people,
Please treat as urgent.
My buddy is scheduled for an F1 interview tomorrow...please advice.... what documents should be carried along? Also, he wants to staple his documents...should he go ahead considering the issue against being in possession of metallic objects?
Thanks.

that shouldn't be an issue, he can staple them since they are documents, they will be checked at the entrance,

Fiona007:
I sent my statement of result to WES but it wasnt accepted. I do not know why.
Please how long does it take for verification to be sent after all documents have been submitted?
Thank you

WES contact your institution for verification via e-mail 42hrs after your credentials has been accepted

arTiculaTe01:
You can do it yourself, using any of the free fax services provided online

try use hellofax

Enasdan:
Pleeas I kindly need your advice, if an applicant was denied a visa, 2 months ago, but want to reapply in filling the new DS-160 form, his status has changed.like salary from 85k to 110k, from unmarried to married, has traveled to two neighbouring African countries, in an interval of 3 months, will this create suspicious tendencies at the embassy during visa interview by the vo. what your suggestions and recommendations.

please anyone

I'm making preparations to travel to Ghana, what are the total cost at present, thanks

Pleeas I kindly need your advice, if an applicant was denied a visa, 2 months ago, but want to reapply in filling the new DS-160 form, his status has changed.like salary from 85k to 110k, from unmarried to married, has traveled to two neighbouring African countries, in an interval of 3 months, will this create suspicious tendencies at the embassy during visa interview by the vo. what your suggestions and recommendations.

PHUMEELAYO:
Hello good people.... The queen of silent followers association over here whup whup

July 21st, 7:30 I was interviewed by the beautiful black American Lady (the young light-skinned one), she was just so calm and focused and it really helped me regain my confidence. Whenever she asked a question I didn't have an immediate answer, I would say excuse me.... The time it takes for her to reply, I was already thinking up an answer. I did breathe-in-breathe-out exercise at the beginning.

She was just staring at me and smiling, not typing much.... I couldn't afford to fidget or flinch at any question.

I: Good morning ma'am

VO: Good morning, and how do you do?
I: I am great, thank you and you?

VO: good, good. pass me just your i20 and passport please. So what's your course of study?
I: Masters of social work at east Tennessee State University in Johnson city Tennessee

VO: what do you do now?
I: I am currently employed at xyz specialist center, a special needs school that caters to children with developmental disorders like autism, ADHD and Down's syndrome. As a program facilitator, my main duties are (she cuts me off, she was cross-checking with my DS160 throughout)

VO: so who would be sponsoring this trip?
I: I got a merit scholarship that covers 50% of my tuition, my great-uncle and sister would cover the rest of my expenses. Then she goes through my i20

VO: Why didn't you apply to more affordable programs?
I: well most of the other schools expect their MSW students to pick a concentration at the second year but since I don't have a BSW nor basic SW knowledge, I wanted programs that offer a generalist practice model where I would be able to experience every aspect of the profession

VO: any standardized tests
I: yes, I sat for the GRE with a score of 314 and IELTS with an overall band score of 8

VO: who would you be staying with? Do you know anyone that has applied to or attending this school?
I: I will be staying on campus at the Buccaneers ridge apartment and already made a deposit. No I don't know anyone at the school

VO: how then did you know about the school
I: I made use of the worksheet available on the EducationUSA website and was able to solidly define my priorities. Then I researched for schools using socialworkdegreeguide.com, usnews, mastersportal and gradcafe and I was able to shortlist the programs fitting my requirements.

VO: What other schools did you apply to and how many admits?
I: southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, University of Maine at Orono, Michigan State University at East Lansing, Ohio State University at Columbus and Georgia State at Atlanta. I was admitted by four of them.

VO: can I have bank statements to backup your claims (handed over my sis first, savings with over #11m) what does your sister do?
I: she is a level 13 civil servant with the Lagos State govt

VO: (just looks at front page of the statement), has she ever left the country?
I: No, she hasn't

VO: looks at my Uncle's (>$100k), where does he reside and what does he do?
I: He stays at Maryland and is a real estates agent

VO: how did he get to the US?
I: (laughing) he's my great-uncle and it would have been rude for me to ask him that, it was a long time ago even before my mum was born. From the stories passed down, I hear he was given a federal scholarship when he was in secondary school and later citizenship, I don't really know specifics, you know how stories can change when passed from generations to generations.

VO: (laughing along with me) congratulations, I would be approving your visa..... Blah blah DHL.... Blah blah i20.... POE
I: thank you ma'am, I do hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
VO: I hope so too, thank you

This is my second interview, was denied June 27th.... Will dig that up and post later.

It would be remiss of me not to thank the wonderful people of this thread especially Texrem (wonderful man with a beautiful soul), Sorelee, Walsprings, lagosismyhome, profojah, meritdee and sponge3.

from your first interview and second interview was it the same school, that offers you admission.

hello everyone
please I kindly need your advice
being denied F-1 visa, and the school has promise to approve and issues new admission lettter and I-20 form for spring 2019, please what are my possible chance of US embassy granting a visa? thanks for your swift responses.

hello everyone, please if an F-1 visa applicant was recently denied a visa, and report the issue to the school in US and school had promised to move the admission to spring 2019, that fresh I-20 form will be issued in due time, please what will be the possibility my visa will be granted for spring, how can l define this to vo, please l need your advice on this, please do kindly give your suggestion, thanks

ghs007:
The answer is quite obvious. If you are planning to fill in NO, I strongly advise you not to do so because you will be denied again for lying. Just fill in YES and it is very possible the consular officer will not ask you about the previous denial during the new interview.

thanks alot

Ubah1:
US embassy don't stamp passport for denied f1 visa

thanks, but when an applicant have been refused a visa before, when reapplying in his new DS-160 form, in asking the question have you denied an US visa, what should be answer,

please house, if an F-1 visa applicant was denied a visa, but the passport was not stamped denied, what is the advantages

hello everyone, is it compulsory for you and your designated parent or guardian to sign your I-20 form in the space provided on the below the I-20 form before taking it to the embassy for interview? thanks

hello everyone, in critical scenario where the letter from a bank of sole signatory to a statement of business account of sponsor was not provided, and not included among documents taken along to the embassy,which other available document can be used in lieu of sole signatory to the business account? please your swift responses, experiences, advices, suggestions and recommendations are highly appreciated in advance from anyone, thanks.

please house kindly advice, which document can be used and present to the Vo in place of letter of sole signatory to account (business) from the bank, which document can be used as back-up to support the claim, probably when asked by the Vo, if the letter of sole signatory to the account is not available at the time of interview, and cannot be provided, thanks for your swift responses.

RichLizzy:
Please does any one here know the exact duration it will take mail to get to WES, they send my certificate to my school and it took two weeks for school to get it. But school have replied since 5th of this month and Weeks yet to receive it, does the school usually respond via EMS? Please someone should help.

it depends on the institution, some schools do reply WES via e-mail, contact your school to ascertain which courier or medium they use, you can track it from there.

hadinma:
I’m having the same issues with WES claiming not to have received verification mail from my institution after it’s been sent. How did you resolve this issue cos I see your post was in April?

my own issue hasn't be resolved, l'm still contacting my issuing institution to contact WES, but WES is not responding

WES sent VDR, photocopy of my credential to my issuing institution requsting for verification and confirmation, and my school confirmed and verified the credential and replied WES via E-mail, up to a month now, my status in WES account timeline still showing "received document awaiting verification from institution" l contacted my school again, they showed me the respond sent E-mail to WES and it was resent but the issue still persist, please who has experienced such issue with WES, which alternative measures can l take. Your recommendations, advice and swift response are urgently needed and highly appreciated in advance, Thanks everyone.

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can you give the current prices of Redmi note 5a prime, Oukitel C8, Leagoo M9, thanks